Ian and Janette Tough (aka The Krankies)

Husband and wife Ian and Janette Tough are the first ever couple to join the series

Ian and Janette Tough are best known as their comedy stage act The Krankies. The family favourites will be the first couple to appear on the series.

Syd Little

Providing even more laughs is 75-year-old comedian Syd Little. He's best known as being one half of the comedy double act Little and Large with Eddie Large.

Peter Dean

Peter Dean is a 79-year-old British actor best known for playing Peter Beale in the soap EastEnders. Peter is a practising Buddhist so may take to the scenic surroundings of Udaipur easier than some of the other retirées.

Bob Champion

70-year-old Bob is a former jump jockey who won the 1981 Grand National. His success was even turned into the film Champions which saw John Hurt portraying him on screen.

Stanley Johnson

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